"1. Thomas Welch died Milford 12 August 1681. He married Hannah Buckingham … dau of Thomas and Hannah. He was one of the first settlers, having lot #33 on the east side of the river. He came with the Prudden party, and was one of the seven pillars of the church."
"Welch, … Thomas, original member of First Church gathered at New Haven Aug. 22, 1639. [ES:57]" "Welch, … Thomas, d. Aug. 12, 1681 [ES:16]" "Welch, … Thomas, d. Aug. 12, 1681 (One of the first planters [ES:16]" "Welch, … Thomas, d. Aug. 12, 1681 [OL:97]"